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- Japan's economy weakened in February as a key index fell 1.6 points to 116.3, the first decline in two months, due to weaker shipments of semiconductor chips and auto output.
- The Iran war is worsening challenges, especially for small painting businesses facing rising fuel costs and supply constraints.
- Bankruptcy cases in this sector surged 22.2% in the last fiscal year, the highest in 23 years.
